Flying from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Velana International Airport (MLE): what you need to know
Malé is three hours ahead of Cape Town and follows the UTC+5 timezone.
Leave plenty of time to catch your CPT to MLE flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll likely experience bigger queues in popular months like June. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Cape Town International Airport to Velana International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Top stopovers between CPT and MLE include:
Dubai Airport
Hamad International Airport
London Heathrow Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Velana International Airport (MLE)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Cape Town International Airport to Velana International Airport flight is Rs131,885. A return plane ticket right now is Rs225,630. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
It's usually best to book as early as possible if you want to find cheap tickets from CPT to MLE. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
If you can be flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the lowest price in each month when searching for your flight from Cape Town International Airport to Velana International Airport.
There's no need to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment there's a change in price on cheap flights from CPT to MLE.
Lock in the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Cape Town International Airport to Velana International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
81.65% of flights leaving Cape Town International Airport reach their destination on time. With its solid on-time performance, disruptions are unlikely when taking off from CPT.
Central Cape Town to Cape Town International Airport is approximately 19 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
Booked an early flight from Cape Town International Airport to Velana International Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels near CPT:
Arriving at Velana International Airport (MLE)
If you're landing on a late Cape Town International Airport to Velana International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed soon after at one of these options near MLE:
Getting from Velana International Airport (MLE) to central Malé
Velana International Airport is roughly 5 kilometres from the centre of Malé. The drive time takes about 15 minutes.
When to fly to Velana International Airport (MLE)
It's time to plan your trip dates for your flight from Cape Town International Airport to Velana International Airport. January is the most popular month to visit Malé. If you prefer a more low-key vibe, go in April.
The warmest month in Malé is May, with temperatures ranging between 26ºC and 29ºC. Book your flights from Cape Town International Airport to Velana International Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
Search for cheap tickets from CPT to MLE in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 25ºC and 28ºC on average.
Explore more of Maldives
Pack more into your Maldives trip by venturing beyond Malé. About 306 kilometres away to the north, Dhidhdhoo is another city to put on your must-do list. Tick off some of its top sights such as Dhidhdhoo while you're here.
Your trip through Maldives wouldn't feel complete without exploring Funadhoo. Hathareskan Vaa is just one of the highlights in this destination, which is around 225 kilometres north of Malé.
